It was 50 years ago—on June 7, 1971, to be precise—that I launched a 22-year career at what was then one of America’s premier radio stations. The work was gratifying and rewarding. But my career there was almost ended prematurely by an inglorious … [Read more...] about A shaky start
Slow To Act
Is there an author who hasn’t visited eBay just to see how many of his books are for sale there at what price? As I write this, there are three different editions of my Reasonable Doubt with a total of eight copies available on eBay, one … [Read more...] about Slow To Act
RIP George Shultz
George Shultz, an embodiment of public service, has died at the age of 100. At different times in different administrations he served as Secretary of State, Secretary of the Treasury, Secretary of Labor and Budget Director.I had a brief, awkward … [Read more...] about RIP George Shultz
Remembering Larry King
I had two encounters with Larry King, the legendary radio and TV talk show host who died today at age 87. The first occurred in the late ‘70s at a broadcasters convention. King was riding high. His all-night national radio show was rapidly … [Read more...] about Remembering Larry King
Remembering Lou Adler, now three years gone
It was three years ago today that Lou Adler died. For decades he arguably was New York City’s best-known—and best—radio newsman. For me he was a mentor and friend. Lou began his radio career with CBS and became news director at the network’s New … [Read more...] about Remembering Lou Adler, now three years gone
A little pre-debate advice for Chris Wallace
To Chris Wallace: You’re to be forgiven if you’re having bad dreams about what could occur in the first Trump-Biden debate you’re about to moderate. I’ve refereed several broadcast debates over the years—but none so laden with so many perilous … [Read more...] about A little pre-debate advice for Chris Wallace